The Young Adult Market
A webinar all about writing and publishing books for teens. Hosted by Writer’s Digest University.
Query Letter Workshop
Learn how to write an effective query letter in this Query Letter Workshop facilitated by literary agent Maria Vicente.
Query Letter Workshop
Learn how to write an effective query letter in this Query Letter Workshop facilitated by literary agent Maria Vicente.
Webinar | Building the Nonfiction Book Proposal
Learn the components of a successful nonfiction book proposal in this webinar hosted by SCBWI Eastern Pennsylvania.
Webinar | The Middle Grade Market
Learn everything you need to know about the business of writing and publishing books in the Middle Grade category in this webinar hosted by Writer’s Digest.
Query Letter Workshop
Learn how to write an effective query letter in this Query Letter Workshop facilitated by literary agent Maria Vicente. This workshop is at capacity and registration is closed.
Graphic Novel Proposal Workshop Series
Create a graphic novel proposal in this 4-week virtual workshop with literary agent Maria Vicente. Registration is now closed.
Graphic Novel Proposal Workshop Series
The workshop is sold out. Registration is closed.
KCU Pitchfest
A gallery showcase of unpublished graphic novel projects reviewed by a panel of top agents and editors.
Pitch Madness (SCBWI Carolinas)
Live pitch sessions during SCBWI Carolinas’ Pitch Madness event.
Query Letter Workshop (March Edition)
Registration includes a live online class, professional critique, and Q&A session.
Writing Away Refuge Pitch Retreat
Live pitch sessions at the Writing Away Refuge pitch retreat in February.
Publishing Your Children's Book: A Boot Camp with Writer’s Digest
Literary agents Maria Vicente and Eric Smith will guide you through writing and pitching young adult, middle grade, and picture book projects. Registration includes access to four recorded presentations and the opportunity to submit your work for critique.
The Middle Grade Market: A Webinar with Writer’s Digest
Everything you need to know about the business of writing and publishing books in the Middle Grade category. Registration includes a live virtual presentation (plus the recording) followed by a Q&A session.
Immersive Worldbuilding Webinar with SCBWI
A webinar about immersive worldbuilding for writers of any genre. Registration is open to SCBWI members.
Florida Writing Workshop (Online)
An online “How to Get Published” writing conference presented by Writing Day Workshops. Maria Vicente will be taking one-on-one pitches over the weekend.
Writer's Digest University Boot Camp: Publishing Your Children's Book
Three agents from P.S. Literary Agency will teach you how to make your book stand out. As a registrant, you’ll receive access to four recorded presentations: Publishing Picture Books, Publishing Middle Grade, Publishing Young Adult, and Writing Query Letters. Then, you’ll have the chance to submit your query letter plus your picture book manuscript or a sample from your middle grade/young adult manuscript’s first chapter for critique.
2023 Tennessee Writing Workshop (Online)
An online “How to Get Published” writing conference presented by Writing Day Workshops. I will be available for one-on-one pitches over the weekend.
Storymakers 2023 Conference
The Storymakers Conference in Provo, Utah features over a hundred classes geared toward aspiring and established writers alike, taught by some of the best presenters in the publishing industry.
2023 Writing Workshop of San Francisco (Online)
An online “How to Get Published” writing conference presented by Writing Day Workshops. I will be available for one-on-one pitches over the weekend.
Minecraft: Gather, Cook, Eat! Official Cookbook – Release Day
Featuring recipes that are ideal for every skill level (and player type), this cookbook is just what you need to bring a touch of Minecraft into your kitchen.
Hanging With Vampires – Release Day
Discover everything about vampires in this laugh-out-loud nonfiction handbook packed with spooky legends, fascinating history, and weird facts perfect for middle-grade readers and mythology fans!
Star Wars Jedi: Battle Scars – Release Day
Cal Kestis leads the Stinger Mantis crew on an adventure set between Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order and the highly anticipated Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. Written by bestselling author Sam Maggs.
Private Event with SCBWI Eastern PA
Presenting my “Visual Thinking for Picture Book Writers” webinar to members of SCBWI Eastern PA.
Bigfoot & Nessie: The Art of Being Noticed – Release Day
Introducing a hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel in which an unlikely pair of cryptids meet up and find friendship, creativity, and just the right amount of attention. Illustrated by client Laura Knetzger.
2023 Boston Writing Workshop (Online)
An online “How to Get Published” writing conference presented by Writing Day Workshops. I will be teaching a “Literary Agents 101” session on Friday morning and taking one-on-one pitches on Saturday.
The Mighty Nein Origins: Nott the Brave – Release Day
Celebrated writer Sam Maggs is joined by Critical Role cast members Matthew Mercer and Sam Riegel, with the expert art of William Kirkby and colors by Mildred Louis, for a heartbreaking look at a halfling’s end and a goblin’s beginning.